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Unit of Study COMP1002 - Foundations of Computing (2021)

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  • Enrolment information

    No assumed knowledge. This unit is designed for students to enter IT study with no prior knowledge.

Unit description

Provides an introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and virtual lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety.

Unit content

1A: PC hardware
1B: Advanced Computer Hardware
2A: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
2B: Printers
3A: Introduction to Networking Concepts
3B: Applied Networking
4A: Laptops and Mobile Devices
4B:Virtualisation and Cloud
5A: Operating System Installation
5B: Operating System Configuration
6A: Security
6B: The IT Professional
 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Coomera
Session1,3
Session1,3
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne N/A
Session1,3
Online
Session1,3
Session1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

install and configure computers and mobile devices

troubleshoot problems with computers and mobile devices

identify common security threats like malware and social engineering

identify and discuss safety and environmental issues associated with Information and Communication Technology.

identify requirements for Industry CompTIA A+ Certification.

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